Dark Horse will release Hyrule Historia in US in January

Dark Horse Comics has announced that they will be bringing the Legend of Zelda history book, Hyrule Historia, to America early next year. The 248-page hardcover tome will be priced at $34.99 and include an introduction by Shigeru Miyamoto, developer interviews, pages of “never-before-seen” concept art, and a look at the franchise’s official timeline.

Dark Horse Books and Nintendo bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise. This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! Starting with an insightful introduction by the legendary producer and video-game designer of Donkey Kong, Mario, and The Legend of Zelda, Shigeru Miyamoto, this book is crammed full of information about the storied history of Link’s adventures from the creators themselves! As a bonus, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia includes an exclusive comic by the foremost creator of The Legend of Zelda manga—Akira Himekawa!

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia will be available in stores on January 18, 2013.